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Selecting the shooting mode
Shooting (Advanced operations)

Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection), select the desired

mode, and shoot images (page 39).

Scene Selection
This mode is suitable for
zShooting with preset settings according to the scene
(Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens
the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
• To blur the background more, set the
lens to the telephoto position.
• You can shoot a vivid image by
focusing on the eye that is closer to
the lens.
• Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects.
• Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your
subject turn red from the flash (page 59).
(Sports Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast
shutter speed so that the subject looks
as if it is standing still. The camera
shoots images continuously while the
shutter button is pressed.
• Press and hold the shutter button
halfway down until the right moment.
(Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers,
foods.
• You can shoot a closer subject using
a macro lens (sold separately).
• Set the flash mode to [Flash Off]
when you shoot a subject within 1m
(3.3feet).
• When shooting in macro mode, the SteadySh ot function
will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better
results.
• The shortest focal distance does not change.
(Landscape) S hoots the entire range of scenery in
sharp focus with vivid colors.
• To accentuate the openness of the
scenery, set the lens to wide angle.